Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Overview and Preparation

OVERVIEW:
To use these instructions, click on the yellow steps along the top of the page. Each step’s instructions will appear in this area. On the right you will find images related to each step. Sometimes you may be required to scroll down to see all the images or alternate laptop examples.

These instructions demonstrate LCD screen removal for a typical laptop. Don't be concerned that the photos shown here do not match your laptop exactly. For the most part, laptops are constructed quite similarly and therefore have a similar process for screen removal.

In some cases, however, you may notice more striking differences in YOUR laptop model and OUR example. Spare Parts Warehouse has attempted to identify the major differences between models, providing alternate photo examples where applicable.

If you're ready, let’s begin!

TOOLS:
You will need the following tools:

Your laptop, unplugged and with battery removed
Sharp pointy instrument (like a thumbtack)
Small Philips screwdriver (size 1 or comparable)

OVERVIEW:

Refer to these images as you follow the guidelines on the left. These photos are related to the images and align to letters as identified in the left-side-instructions. Additional helpful information and/or captions may be associated with each photo. Important information is in RED.

TOOLS:

UNPLUG YOUR LAPTOP and remove the battery. Did your read the red text above? Don't forget to remove your battery.

You will need a Philips screwdriver and a small pointy object such as a thumbtack.

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Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Remove Screw Covers and Bezel Screws

DIAGRAM #1:
Open up your laptop and inspect the display assembly. The display assembly is the "top" part of your laptop, made up of the LCD screen, an outer plastic bezel, the inverter, the video cable, the internal metal frame and a set of hinges.

The plastic bezel is held in place by any number of Phillips screws, usually covered by plastic or rubber screw covers. These covers come in a variety of sizes and shapes. Locate your screw covers. they usually are on the front of the bezel, but may also be on the sides. In this example, our model has six (6) rubber screw covers; four (4) along the top and two (2) at the bottom.

SCREW COVERS:
Locate your screw covers on the display assembly. There should be at least 4, either facing you on the display assembly or located on the side of the display assembly.

REMOVE COVERS:
Using your sharp or pointed tool (like a thumbtack), carefully pick off each of the screw covers. Have a small cup or dish handy to place all your removed covers and screws as you move through these steps. (you may want to use a few separate containers to differentiate between different screws) Label your containers accordingly and save in a special place.

NOTE: Some laptops have bezels with plastic or rubber covers that do not cover screws. Attempt to look under (or remove) everything that looks like a screw cover to be sure that there is not a screw concealed beneath.

Be sure to look for covers on each side of the bezel. Some models have several of these covers which will need to be removed.

BEZEL SCREWS:
Using your Phillips screwdriver, remove each of the Phillips screws from the front of the plastic bezel. Remove side screws if you have them. Place all your screws in your labeled containers.

INSPECT YOUR LAPTOP:

All Laptops are not the same. This model's screw covers are located in the front. Some models have screw covers on the sides of the display assembly.

SCREW COVERS:

The model shown here has 4 screw covers at the top and 2 screw covers at the bottom.

REMOVE COVERS:

Carefully use your pin, tack or other sharp and pointy tool to pick the tiny rubber or plastic cover off of the bezel.

In this photo, the technician is removing the covers from a laptop with side bezel screws. If your laptop has side covers, they will need to be removed as well.

BEZEL SCREWS:

Remove each of the bezel screws and place them in a safe, marked container.

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Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Remove Bezel

NOTE: Some laptops require an alternate procedure at this point. Please read steps A-D entirely before proceeding.

REMOVE BEZEL (Standard)

Once all the screws are off, you will need to remove the plastic bezel. It should come off without too much force. If there seems to be some strain, check for more bezel screws.

Begin with either side of the display assembly, and insert your fingers between the LCD screen and plastic bezel. Gently lift the bezel, exerting pressure in different directions until it unsnaps. Next, work your way toward the top in a similar fashion, then down the other side. NOTE: you may need to press the latch to release the bezel at the latch area.

UNSNAP BOTTOM CORNERS:
Once you have unsnapped the bezel all the way around, lean the display assembly as far back as it will go. Refer to photo "B" to unsnap the bottom corners of the bezel. Note the position of the hands and fingers. (You could also try using your index finger on the outside corners to pry them open.)

Finally, with the bottom corners free, move along the bottom of the bezel to finish unsnapping the part. It should now be completely free from the display assembly. Set it aside.

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REMOVE BEZEL (Alternate)
NOTE: Some laptops (such as "Tablet PC's") have plastic bezels that are directly attached to a special protective screen surface. There is no space to work your fingers between bezel and LCD screen. If this is the case, you must pry the bezel off (complete with protective cover intact) as shown in image "C" and "D."

REMOVE BEZEL (Standard):

Inserting your fingers between the LCD screen and plastic bezel work your way in until it unsnaps. Next, work your way around the top and down the other side in a similar fashion. If you can't get your fingers between the bezel and screen, see the next two photos.

UNSNAP CORNERS:

Use your fingers in the position above to unsnap the bottom corners. You may need to try popping it open from the outside if the method above does not work.

REMOVE BEZEL (Alternate):

NOTE: If you have a laptop that you cannot get your fingers between the bezel and the LCD screen, then there is probably a protective screen attached to the bezel. You will need to pry off the bezel/protective screen assembly as shown.

In this special case, you must remove the bezel/protective screen assembly as a unit to reveal the actual LCD screen below.

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Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Laptop with Bezel Removed

BEZEL REMOVED:
With the bezel removed, the display assembly should look like the photo to the right (photo A). You will notice that the LCD screen is being held in place by a metal frame.. The frame is attached to the rear bezel by two brackets, each secured by two (2) Phillips screws. Below the LCD screen you can partially see the video cable and the inverter. The video cable provides the images to the screen and the inverter provides power. In the next step, you will be removing both.

BEZEL REMOVED:

This photos shows the display assembly with the plastic bezel removed. Note the different key areas in the diagram above.

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Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Remove Frame Screws

FRAME SCREWS:
To protect your screen, place a paper towel or a piece of cloth on the keyboard.

Carefully lift the LCD screen assembly (with the frame and brackets) forward away from the rear plastic bezel. Just lift it up enough to access the two (2) Phillips screws on each bracket. They should be toward the base on the side or facing you. Unscrew the bottom screw first and then the upper one on each bracket.

Once the screws are removed, bring the entire display assembly (LCD screen and rear plastic bezel) upright 90 degrees. From this position, carefully bring just the LCD screen forward, laying it on the paper towel or cloth covering your keyboard.

NOTE: If you are unable to separate the screen from the rear plastic bezel, you may need to remove additional screws. Be careful not to damage the video cable.

NOTE: Some notebooks have Wi-Fi antennas affixed to the metal brackets. Be careful not to damage these.

NOTE: There are some models that require prior removal of the video cable before laying the LCD screen on the keyboard. See diagram, "B".

REAR ASSEMBLY:
Photo (C) shows the rear plastic assembly as well as the back of the LCD screen. Note the video cable diagonally across the back. It may be further secured by a piece of tape. You will also notice the inverter between the LCD screen and the rear plastic assembly. The LCD screen is plugged into the inverter via two wires as shown.

FRAME SCREWS:

Tilt the LCD screen assembly forward to expose the bracket screws holding the frame to the rear plastic bezel. Be careful not to damage the video cable.

NOTE: You may have some cables that are too short to fully lay the screen assembly on the keyboard. If this is the case, hold the screen assembly up while unclipping the taut cables.

REAR ASSEMBLY:

Note the video cable and the inverter as shown in the diagram above.

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Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Remove Video Cable and Inverter

REMOVE TAPE:
If there is any tape holding the video cable to the rear of the LCD screen, remove it.

NOTE: Not all laptops use tape. for example, some Dell notebooks have clips on either side of the video cable connector.

REMOVE VIDEO CABLE:
Using your index finger and thumb, disconnect the video cable from the LCD video connector.

DISCONNECT INVERTER:
Once again, using your finger nails, disconnect the inverter plug from the inverter. In some cases, you may need to first unscrew the inverter to get to the connection. Carefully unscrew the inverter, disconnect it, and replace the screws.

DISCONNECT DIGITIZER (not all machines):
In some cases, you may have another connection to be aware of and disconnect; for example if you have a "tablet PC." Carefully unclip the digitizer connection.

REVIEW & REMOVE TAPE:

If there is any tape holding the video cable to the rear of the LCD screen, remove it.

REMOVE VIDEO CABLE:

Using your index finger and thumb, disconnect the video cable from the LCD video connector.

DISCONNECT INVERTER:

Disconnect the inverter plug from the inverter

DISCONNECT DIGITIZER (not all machines):

Disconnect the digitizer (if your machine has one).

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Overview and
Preparation

Remove Screw
Covers and
Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with
Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video
Cable and
Inverter

Record OEM
Part Number

Record OEM Part Number

NOTE: This is very important. The whole reason you went through the painstaking process of removing your LCD screen was to identify the LCD screen manufacturer's part number. Your LCD screen, in most cases, has been built by a company OTHER than the company that built your laptop itself. You are going to see several part numbers at this point, but the only one we need is the one for your LCD screen.

You must follow these instructions carefully and refer to the bulleted list below to come up with the correct LCD screen manufacturer's part number.

RECORD OEM PART NO.:
Look for the LCD screen-manufacturer's label to find their part number. There may be more than one label. You are looking for one with a manufacturer name.

For example:
Acer, AU Optronics, BOE Hydis, Chi Mei, Chunghwa, HannStar, Hitachi, IBM / IDTech, LG.Philips, Matsushita, Mitsubishi, NEC, Quanta, Samsung, Sharp, Sanyo, Torisan, Toshiba, Toshiba Matsushita, or Unipac

Look for the LCD screen manufacturer's part number on this label. There will probably be several numbers. It is important you get the right one. Each manufacturer uses a specific pattern to begin their part number. Once you know the LCD screen manufacturer's name (from the label) refer to the legend below to match up the company with the number pattern. (The following list of manufacturers each begin their part numbers as follows:)

Acer begins "L"
AU Optronics begins "B"
Chi Mei begins "N"
Chung Hwa begins "CLAA"
HannStar begins "HSD"
Hitachi begins "TX"
IBM / IDTech begins "IT" or "IA"
LG Philips begins "LP"
Matsushita begins "ED"
Mitsubishi begins "AA"
NEC begins "NL"
Quanta begins "QD"
Samsung begins "LT" or "LTN"
Sharp begins "LQ" or "LM"
Sanyo/Torisan begins "TM" or "LMJK"
Toshiba begins "LTM" or "LTD"
Unipac begins "UB"

Once you have found the full OEM number on the label, record it for your records and use this part number when ordering an LCD screen.

To put your laptop back together, simply do the previous 7 steps in reverse order.

RECORD OEM NUMBER:

In this example, the LCD Screen Manufacturer is "Chung Hwa." The related part number for a "Chung Hwa" LCD screen (from the table at the left) begins with "CLAA." Therefore, the part number in this example is "CLAA154WA01"

In this example, the LCD Screen Manufacturer is "Samsung." The related part number for a "Samsung" LCD screen (from the table at the left) begins with "LT" or "LTN." Therefore, the part number in this example is "LTN154X1-L04"

In this example, the LCD Screen Manufacturer is "Toshiba." The related part number for a "Toshiba" LCD screen (from the table at the left) begins with "LTM" or "LTD." Therefore, the part number in this example is "LTD121KC6K"

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Laptop LCD Screen Repair and Replacement: LCD Removal Instructions

Overview and Preparation

Remove Screw Covers and Bezel Screws

Remove Bezel

Laptop with Bezel Removed

Remove Frame Screws

Remove Video Cable and Inverter

Record OEM Part Number

Laptop LCD Screen Repair and Replacement:
LCD Removal Instructions